1956 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | AC | Caterham |
Model | Aceca | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |